| Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Programs

A girl with school bag

Backpack Program Provides food for hungry children on the weekends when other resources are not available.

volunteers packing food boxes

Food Pantry Network The Food Bank partners with more than 140 charitable agencies and programs to provide 119,000 meals each week.

fresh blueberries and raspberries in bowl on table

Fresh Produce Program The Food Bank is committed to providing fresh fruits and vegetables to families and individuals in need.

smiling senior woman being handed bag of food by volunteer

Senior Food Pantry Food pantries located in area senior citizens centers supply supplemental food to seniors at risk of hunger.

Donation can

Special Events The Food Bank hosts a number of events and campaigns throughout the year to support our mission.

Volunteers taking inventory of donated food

USDA Food Distribution Program Eligible families and individuals can receive food free of charge at mobile pantry distributions held at central locations in each county.

News

New Statewide Research Provides a Deeper Look at Hunger Across Arkansas

August 26, 2026

Volunteers Needed for ‘Harvesting Hope’ Hunger Relief Effort

June 24, 2026

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Receives Grant from the BNSF Railway Foundation for the Backpack Program

February 13, 2024

Upcoming Events

Sep. 23 2026 Woodruff County USDA Food Distribution – Cotton Plant 4-6 p.m.

Cotton Plant Food Pantry

Cotton Plant, AR 72036

Sep. 30 2026 Craighead County USDA Food Distribution – Jonesboro 9-11 a.m.

First National Bank Arena

217 Olympic Drive

Jonesboro, AR 72401

Enter via Olympic Drive and go to Lot G near the Yellow Entrance of the Arena

Sep. 30 2026 Craighead County USDA Food Distribution – Caraway 9-11 a.m.

Caraway Housing Authority

325 Missouri St.

Caraway, AR 72419